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Alliance Data Systems (NYSE:ADS) Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alliance Data Systems' stock symbol?

Alliance Data Systems trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "ADS."

How often does Alliance Data Systems pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Alliance Data Systems?

Alliance Data Systems declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, January 25th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, February 14th will be given a dividend of $0.57 per share on Tuesday, March 20th. This represents a $2.28 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.99%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, February 13th. This is an increase from Alliance Data Systems's previous quarterly dividend of $0.52. View Alliance Data Systems' Dividend History.

How will Alliance Data Systems' stock buyback program work?

Alliance Data Systems announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase program on Thursday, July 27th 2017, which permits the company to repurchase $500,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization permits the company to repurchase shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are typically an indication that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued.

How were Alliance Data Systems' earnings last quarter?

Alliance Data Systems Co. (NYSE:ADS) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January, 25th. The business services provider reported $6.10 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.72 by $1.38. The business services provider had revenue of $2.11 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.15 billion. Alliance Data Systems had a return on equity of 66.17% and a net margin of 10.22%. Alliance Data Systems's revenue for the quarter was up 15.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $4.67 EPS. View Alliance Data Systems' Earnings History.

When will Alliance Data Systems make its next earnings announcement?

What guidance has Alliance Data Systems issued on next quarter's earnings?

Alliance Data Systems updated its FY18 earnings guidance on Thursday, January, 25th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $22.50-23.00 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $24.24. The company issued revenue guidance of $8.35 billion ($8.7 billion), compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $8.58 billion.

Where is Alliance Data Systems' stock going? Where will Alliance Data Systems' stock price be in 2018?

Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Alliance Data Systems stock:

1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Organic growth remained a key strength at Alliance Data, indicated by its continued revenue growth. It has made several strategic acquisitions to grow inorganically. Solid receivables growth in Card Services along with strength in LoyaltyOne and Epsilon segments should continue to drive top-line growth. A strong balance sheet position enables the company deploy capital in growth initiatives as well as shareholder-friendly moves. A lowered corporate tax rate, reducing net deferred tax liabilities and future cash tax will help generate additional $100 million in free cash flow. For 2018, core EPS is expected between $22.50 and $23.00 on $8.35 billion revenues. However, increasing operating expenses, increasing debt level and dependence on limited clients for revenues concern. Shares of Alliance Data have underperformed the industry in a year's time. Nonetheless, the company witnessed its 2018 estimates move north in the last 30 days." (3/6/2018)

2. Deutsche Bank AG analysts commented, "We are modeling revs of $1,800m (7.4% Y/Y) and EPS of $3.88 roughly in-line with street est. of $1,811m (8% Y/Y) and $3.91, respectively, and compares to guidance of high-single-digit revenue and flat EPS growth. We expect the company to reiterate guidance but higher interest rate and accelerated share repurchase (ASR) of $350m in early 2017 could potentially deliver upside to the full year guidance. As the company delivers on the wedge, we believe investor confidence will increase in the back half acceleration and a slingshot in 2018, driving upside to the FY18 street estimates along with multiple expansion. We are raising our FY18 EPS by $0.18 to $21.42 and our target price to $278." (3/24/2017)

Has Alliance Data Systems been receiving favorable news coverage?

News articles about ADS stock have trended somewhat positive recently, according to Accern Sentiment Analysis. The research firm identifies positive and negative press coverage by analyzing more than 20 million blog and news sources. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Alliance Data Systems earned a news sentiment score of 0.06 on Accern's scale. They also assigned media headlines about the business services provider an impact score of 44.06 out of 100, indicating that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the next several days.

Which major investors are selling Alliance Data Systems stock?

ADS stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Millennium Management LLC, American Century Companies Inc., Deutsche Bank AG, Franklin Resources Inc., Teacher Retirement System of Texas, TimesSquare Capital Management LLC, First Trust Advisors LP and Segall Bryant & Hamill LLC. Company insiders that have sold Alliance Data Systems company stock in the last year include Charles L Horn, Edward J Heffernan and Melisa A Miller. View Insider Buying and Selling for Alliance Data Systems.

How do I buy shares of Alliance Data Systems?

Shares of ADS can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.

What is Alliance Data Systems' stock price today?

One share of ADS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $229.85.

How big of a company is Alliance Data Systems?

Alliance Data Systems has a market capitalization of $12.71 billion and generates $7.72 billion in revenue each year. The business services provider earns $788.70 million in net income (profit) each year or $14.13 on an earnings per share basis. Alliance Data Systems employs 20,000 workers across the globe.

MarketBeat Community Rating for Alliance Data Systems (ADS)

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Alliance Data Systems (NYSE:ADS) Analysts' Consensus Rating

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